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Hey house, you had me at pea gravel. Looking at listings in my old Portland (OR) neighborhood, I stumbled upon this 1928 traditional...

Don't you love mementos? If you're like me, you've got some from childhood and traveling and just living life. Maybe they're scattered...

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...

Gotta admit. I'm looking for things to do around here as we live through 2020. My attention has turned to books. If you're like me,...

Originally published in July, 2020. Updated in May, 2021. OK, I'll admit it. I've fallen a little in love with the idea of a beach...

Remember the pin-up light? Growing up, they were here and there in all our houses - most anywhere there was a need for gentle ambient or...

With summer arriving yesterday, it's surely time to think about outdoor entertaining. I've fallen in love with the idea with having a...

My friend Connie has a couple of green thumbs. The other day, she texted me a photo of some just picked artichokes and the colors took...

Do you see stripes in your rooms? A great antidote to florals, stripes can be soft and romantic or bold and brash. Maybe it's time to...

After an iffy May, it's suddenly 80 degrees in the shade here in Oakland. We've got our deck ready - pots of plants trimmed, the grill...